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Jeff Raybon of Raybon Construction joins Matthew Pierce on The For Profit Podcast to talk about entrepreneurship, construction, faith, sobriety, leadership, and what it really means to build a business the right way.

From kitchen and bath remodeling to custom homes, outdoor spaces, and business ownership, Jeff shares the lessons that shaped his career and the values that helped him build trust with clients across Louisiana.

This episode is for entrepreneurs, contractors, business owners, and anyone who wants to build success with purpose.

00:00 Intro: The For Profit Podcast with Jeff Raybon
01:04 Meeting Through Triathlons and Baton Rouge Cycling
03:05 Jeff Raybon’s Early Life and Family Story
04:20 Learning Responsibility at 9 Years Old
05:18 Working in the Family Business and Handling Payroll
07:05 The Pet Cemetery Business and Early Entrepreneurship
09:57 Learning Trade Work, Plants, and Construction
12:15 Turning Work Ethic Into Business Opportunity
14:00 Why the Raybon Name Carried Weight
15:35 Growing Pains in Construction and Customer Service
18:00 Dependability, Respect, and Figuring It Out
19:40 Overcoming Drug and Alcohol Struggles
22:30 How Addiction Affected Family, Habits, and Business
24:00 Matthew’s Story of Quitting Alcohol
26:30 Faith, Fitness, and Building Better Habits
27:30 Starting the God Squad Bible Study
29:45 Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Start
31:45 The Business Lesson Most People Miss: Get Started
34:10 Advice to Young Entrepreneurs
35:10 Protecting Your Word in Business
36:00 Why All Money Isn’t Good Money
38:00 Income-Producing Assets vs. Buying More Things
41:30 Why Jeff Pays His People First
43:30 Building a Business Culture Around Doing the Right Thing
45:20 The Flood, Giving Back, and Helping Others
46:30 The Remodel Story That Explains Jeff’s Business Philosophy
49:30 What Jeff Is Working on Next
51:00 What Profit Really Means
52:15 Final Thoughts: The Profit Is in the People